What does the Wider Public Sector 1d lot cover?

Wider Public Sector Lot 1d forms part of Fusion21’s national Refurbishment, Construction, New Build and Modular Buildings Framework and is designed to support organisations outside of housing, education and health.

The Lot is divided into two value bands:

• £0 - £2 million
• £2 million+

It provides a compliant route to deliver refurbishment and associated works across a wide range of public buildings and facilities.

Works may include:

• Internal and external refurbishment of civic and community buildings
• Leisure centre, sports facility and cultural building improvements
• Refurbishment of commercial or mixed-use public estate buildings
• Structural alterations and compliance upgrades
• Overhaul and refurbishment of ageing public assets
• Construction of associated public sector facilities
• Ancillary works including pipelines and cables
• Architectural, engineering and inspection services
• Urban planning and landscape architectural services
• Construction project management services

Relevant CPV coverage includes leisure facilities, sports buildings, art and cultural buildings, commercial buildings, structures, construction, and associated professional services.

What are the key features & benefits?

• Fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 
• Flexible call-off routes via direct award or mini-competition
• Suppliers appointed based on having a proven record in their sector
• Structured value bands to reflect project size and risk
• Regional delivery supporting local economic growth
• Pre-qualified contractors minimise procurement time and risk
• Suitable for a wide range of public sector refurbishment projects
• Social value delivery is embedded throughout

As outlined in Fusion21’s procurement framework guidance, frameworks provide a compliant and efficient gateway to awarding contracts without the need for repetitive open tender exercises. 

Designed for Diverse Public Sector Needs

The wider public estate covers a broad range of building types, each with its own operational pressures and compliance requirements.

This Lot enables members to:

• Appoint contractors with relevant sector experience
• Deliver phased refurbishment programmes
• Improve accessibility and regulatory compliance
• Upgrade facilities to meet changing community needs
• Regenerate public spaces and civic assets

By structuring suppliers by value band and regional capability, members can match project scale and complexity with the right delivery partner.